Too easy?

[Opus132]

I just started this series for the first time. I like it, but so far it seems to be a bit easy. Some of the puzzles in the first episode were somewhat challenging, but other then that it's been a soft ride. Episode three in particular was a breeze. Is this how it's going to be from now on or can i expect more challenge? What about season two? I like the game so far, but i'm worried i may end up finish it really quick.

[Jake]

The games never become brain destructively hard, but the difficulty does noticeably ramp up and up over the course of the series.

[Opus132]

Originally Posted by Jake

The games never become brain destructively hard, but the difficulty does noticeably ramp up and up over the course of the series.

That's good to know, i was afraid it was actually going to get easier still, particularly considering modern trends in gaming.

[The Burninator]

I think they allow more jokes to be explored though, the actual "story" dialogue is much funnier then if you click on random junk, so they want you to get to the funny quick

[Hero1]

There's actually a nice little learning curve over the 2 seasons. By the time you get to the last two episodes of s2 if u are playing with hints off they will
Present a nice and lengthy challenge. Your gonna love the next 8 episodes! The series started to hit it's stride by 104 and then it just gets better and better

[MaxFan]

Seriously, I'd say play Episode 104 before giving this any further thought. It has the moment that sold me on Sam & Max.

[Weeblerjake]

Well, I say it's hard. But that's good. I want to explore all the funny dialogue I can get my hands on.

[Shwoo]

I think the difficulty's just right. Hard enough to be enjoyable, and easy enough that I don't get so frustrated that I start working exclusively from a guide because I want to know what happens next.

[MussKatt]

I like these type of comedy game on the easy side so that the whole experience can go smoothly, still i'd say season 2 was propably a bit more tough.

Still, welcome aboard. These games are gems

[Pantagruel's Friend]

Originally Posted by Jake

The games never become brain destructively hard, but the difficulty does noticeably ramp up and up over the course of the series.

and, will it not go further in later series (either S&M or W&G)? I'm not dissatisfied or anything, but I could use some more difficult puzzles sometimes

[Trica]

Gah, for me the puzzles were insanely hard at first.. but that was probably cause I hadn't played this kind of games in a long while. As I got more into the S&M universe, those puzzles became slightly easier for me, too.

But never too easy, that's for sure!

[Pantagruel's Friend]

Originally Posted by Trica

Gah, for me the puzzles were insanely hard at first.. but that was probably cause I hadn't played this kind of games in a long while. As I got more into the S&M universe, those puzzles became slightly easier for me, too.

But never too easy, that's for sure!

Well, I can speak only for myself - I had quite a simple time with Chariots of the Dogs and What's New Beelzebub. I only stopped at places to laugh my head off - which happened quite often

[Trica]

Originally Posted by Pantagruel's Friend

Well, I can speak only for myself - I had quite a simple time with Chariots of the Dogs and What's New Beelzebub. I only stopped at places to laugh my head off - which happened quite often

Heheh, well I haven't played Season 2 yet, so I can't comment on that.

Season One burned quite a bit of my braincells, though. Especially Reality 2.0.

[Guy in a Box]

Yes, especially with that rainbow paint kit puzzle. I swear, that was the only time so far that I needed to check the walkthrough.

[thanatos56]

I noticed an increase in difficulty in the first season, but I've only played the first game in the second season and it was the easiest yet. It's good to know that the rest will be harder.

[Hero1]

Originally Posted by thanatos56

I noticed an increase in difficulty in the first season, but I've only played the first game in the second season and it was the easiest yet. It's good to know that the rest will be harder.

Are you playing season 2 with all hints turned off?

[Pantagruel's Friend]

Originally Posted by Guy in a Box

Yes, especially with that rainbow paint kit puzzle. I swear, that was the only time so far that I needed to check the walkthrough.

It's always funny to see how different things can prove difficult to people. The mentioned puzzle was obvious for me, while in the same episode, I just couldn't figure out how to get into the office when the small size was in effect

[Maxilyah]

I got stuck in 102, but after I figured that puzzle out, I figured out that "oh, that's right, I have to think like Sam and Max". It's really not that hard if you think like them, because most of the puzzles only make sense to them.
I've gotten stuck a few times, but usually Max helped me out (if you know what I mean).
Also, in What's New Beelzebub?, I think I broke Max's hint button. I turned on the hints, because the answer to the puzzle wasn't obvious (and I don't even remember what puzzle this was). He told me to go one place, so I went there, and then he told me he was homesick, immediately after I got there...
Personally, I think he was just messing with me.

[thanatos56]

Originally Posted by Hero1

Are you playing season 2 with all hints turned off?

I think I had it set on the lowest hints possible while still having hints on.

Anyway, I kinda want to see Telltale make a puzzle that's unbelievably hard, just for fun. Like the door password puzzle in Monkey Island 2. Just something that makes you think for hours before you get it.

[leon101]

Seeing as I am not that good when playing adventure games, I had a hard time with all the episodes. I like turning hints off completely though.